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Mumbai Police File FIR Over Unauthorised Drone at 'Dhurandhar 2' Fort Shoot

Police say no aerial clearance was granted for the sensitive zone, with the case against the location manager ongoing.

Overview

  • An FIR under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered on February 1 at MRA Marg Police Station against location manager Rinku Rajpal Valmiki.
  • Officials say the crew had approval for ground-level filming only and the drone flight breached a prohibitory order on UAVs in the city issued on January 5, 2026.
  • The drone was flown during the third day of the Fort schedule near Kohinoor Hotel on Bora Bazaar Street, with actor Sanjay Dutt on set.
  • Police issued a notice to the location manager and completed procedures; several outlets report he was released, though one senior official said he was taken into custody for questioning.
  • At least one report says the drone was seized, and investigators continue to examine the alleged violation in the high-security precinct.